The New York City Ballet presents three classic stories in a gorgeous, all-new treasury featuring foil and embossing on the jacket, foil on the casing, and a ribbon bookmark—the perfect gift for lovers of dance and fairy tales alike! The New York City Ballet presents classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish, modern sensibility. These lavishly illustrated tales follow the storyline, choreography, costumes, and sets of the New York City Ballet’s productions of The Nutcracker , Sleeping Beauty , and Swan Lake . First, readers experience the holiday classic of Marie and her nutcracker prince’s magical journey. Then comes the timeless fairy tale about a princess falling into a deep sleep. And, of course, the lasting story of a princess transformed into a swan. Alongside magnificent retellings for ballet lovers of all ages, this beautiful collection includes foil and embossing on the jacket, foil on the casing, and a ribbon bookmark for a treasury to be cherished for generations to come.